M365 Security and Compliance Analyst (Job 1455)

DLH; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

DLH is seeking an experienced M365 Security and Compliance Analyst to join our team in Bethesda, MD. The role focuses on securing and maintaining compliance of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem for large federal environments.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of M365 security experience, familiarity with NIST 800-53, FedRAMP considerations, and relevant certifications. This hybrid position requires on-site presence in Bethesda several days a week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience managing and securing the Microsoft 365 cloud tenant (Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Copilot).
• Experience conducting Security Impact Analyses and requests for authorization of third-party applications and services.
• Experience contributing to governance and best practices for securing data in the cloud and advising customers on secure software.
• Experience with Federal security guidelines, standards, and control frameworks (e.g., NIST SP 800-53).
• Experience conducting AoAs to identify secure software substitutions for insecure vendor products (FedRAMP aware).
• Experience identifying and implementing compensating controls for mission-critical software.
• Security certifications (e.g., Microsoft 365 Security Admin Associate, CompTIA Security+, CISSP). Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security threats within the Microsoft 365 environment to maintain and enhance compliance and security posture.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and regulations.
• Handle complex issues related to securing and monitoring the M365 cloud tenant.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the ISSO team and M365 community.
• Coordinate with other IT teams to integrate and authorize new cloud enterprise software requests.
• Ensure cross-training and knowledge sharing within the team.

Skills

M365 Security

Security Governance

FedRAMP

NIST 800-53

Cloud Security

AoA Analysis

Cross-Team Collaboration

CISSP

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or Cybersecurity

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Microsoft 365

Job description

M365 Security and Compliance Analyst (Job 1455)

Bethesda, Maryland

About Us

DLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science, research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation. Our experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike by leveraging advanced tools – including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud enablement, modeling, and simulation, and more. DLH is dedicated to the idea that “Your Mission is Our Passion” and brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to innovation to improve the lives of millions.

Overview

DLH is seeking an experienced M365 Security and Compliance Analyst to join our team. The M365 Security Analyst is responsible for securing and maintaining compliance of the Microsoft 365 (M365) ecosystem. The ideal candidate will have prior experience supporting large enterprise (>20,000 assets) installations with the Federal government.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security threats within the Microsoft 365 environment to maintain and enhance compliance and security posture.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and regulations.
• Handle complex issues related to securing and monitoring the M365 cloud tenant.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the ISSO team and M365 community.
• Coordinate with other IT teams to integrate and authorize new cloud enterprise software requests.
• Ensure cross-training and knowledge sharing within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in managing and securing the Microsoft 365 (M365) cloud tenant (including Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Copilot)
• Prior experience conducting Security Impact Analyses and requests for authorization of third-party applications and services integrated within the M365 cloud tenant
• Prior experience contributing to governance and best practices related to securing data in the cloud and advising customers on selecting appropriate secure software.
• Prior experience working with Federal security guidelines, standards, and control frameworks (such as NIST SP 800-53)
• Prior experience conducting analyses of alternatives (AoAs) to identify secure software substitutions for insecure vendor products (i.e., lacking FedRAMP compliance)
• Prior experience identifying and implementing compensating controls for mission-critical software
• Prior experience with Cloud Security (AWS, Azure, GCP) within a large government environment (FedRAMP certified) preferred
• Strong knowledge of security standards and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong cross-team collaboration and coordination with 3rd parties is required
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft 365 Security Administrator Associate, CompTIA Security+, CISSP) required.
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance

Basic Compensation: $125,000 - $135,000 yearly salary

The salary range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. The final offer may vary based on skills, experience, geographic location, market conditions, and internal equity. Additional compensation may include performance incentives and program-specific awards. We do not use salary history to determine compensation, in line with applicable law.

DLH Corp offers our employees an excellent benefits package, including Personal Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, supplemental life with AD&D, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and more. We want our employees to save for their future; therefore, we offer a 401(k) Retirement Plan, which includes a matching component. DLH is dedicated to your career development, providing training to help drive success, with access to our best-in-class e-learning suite for formal and informal learning, professional and technical certification preparation, and education assistance at accredited institutions.

EEO

DLH Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. DLH will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled Veterans who need assistance to apply.

This is a hybrid position which will require 3 days onsite in Bethesda, MD.

DLH is committed to maintaining a fair and authentic interview process